Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 36

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Silver Certificates - Large

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 4389		1886, $1 Silver Certificate. Serial Number B9. . Fr-215. . KL-29. This is the lowest serial number known on this issue. Extremely desirable, this note should attract considerable interest among specialists. Choice Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $17,000 - 19,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $20,125
Lot 4390		1886, $1 Silver Certificate. . Fr-217. . KL-31. PCGS graded Very Fine 35. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4391		1891, $1 Silver Certificate. . Fr-223. . KL-37. The popular Martha series of notes is becoming much more difficult to obtain in Gem condition as more collectors stream into the field of paper money collecting, hoping to find a bright, crisp note like that being offered. Fully embossed seal and serial numbers (red/blue), with nicely balanced margins, white paper, a great looking note! CGA graded Gem Crisp Uncirculated 66. Estimated Value $3,200 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,025
Lot 4392		1891, $1 Silver Certificate. . Fr-223. . KL-37. PCGS graded Very Choice New 64PPQ. An absolutely gorgeous Martha note that should draw considerable attention. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4393		1896, $1 Silver Certificate. . Fr-224. . KL-38. A lovely and completely original Educational Ace with only a fold or two away from Extremely Fine condition. A popular Type note. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 4394		Fr-224. 1896, $1 Silver Certificate. . Fr-224. . KL-38. PCGS Very Fine 30. An attractive mid-grade Educational Ace. Estimated Value $400 - 500. The Brooklyn Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 4395		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. . Fr-226a. . KL-41. Desirable serial number. Gorgeous "black eagle" Type from the earliest period in superlative crisp condition plus it has a fancy serial number: A88886877. (The number 8 is considered lucky to those of Asian extraction.). CGA graded Gem Crisp Uncirculated 67. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 4396		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. . Fr-232. . KL-47. What will have you breathing hard with anticipation is this note's truly beautiful "premium paper quality", wich is right up there among the finest in the series. PCGS graded Superb Gem New 67PPQ. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783
Lot 4397		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. . Fr-232. . KL-47. Fresh crisp paper with bright colors and simply outstanding originality for the paper money connoisseur. These silver certificates were backed by silver dollars or silver coins (at the redeemer's discretion) but could also be redeemed in gold if need be since the country was on a gold "standard" in the 1890s to 1920s when these black eagle notes were current. CGA graded Gem Crisp Uncirculated 67. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4398		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. . Fr-232. . KL-47. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 Exceptional Paper Quality. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 4399		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. Off Center Reverse. . Fr-233. . KL-48. PMG graded Choice Extremely Fine 45. A most unusual error note. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4400		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. . Fr-233. . KL-48. CGA graded Gem Uncirculated 66. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $891
Lot 4401		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. . Fr-233. . KL-48. PCGS graded Gem New 65PPQ. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 4402		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. Fancy Serial Number VIIIIIIII. . Fr-236. . KL-51. For collectors that appreciate fancy serial numbers, here is the note to get! Fine. Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4403		1923, $1 Silver Certificate. . Fr-237. . KL-52. Low serial number. An outstanding specimen of this popular Ace, with the added feature of a low serial number A706D. PCGS graded Gem New 66PPQ. The fifth issue Silver Certificates consisted only of 1 and 5 Dollar notes of the series of 1923. The obligation on the notes is as follows, "This certifies that there have been deposited in the Treasury of the United States (of America) - silver Dollars payable to the bearer on demand. This certificate is receivable for customs, taxes and all public dues and when so received may be reissued." Estimated Value $750 - 850. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4404		1886, $2 Silver Certificate. Serial Number B4. . Fr-240. . KL-121. This coveted note is the lowest serial number known. Being a beautiful gem only adds to its appeal. Crisp Uncirculated. Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $28,750
Lot 4405		1886, $2 Silver Certificate. . Fr-242. . KL-123. As inferred by the lofty third-party grade, this note has attributes which will appeal to any collector. It has broad even margins, spectacular colors, and has bright overprint or embossing that is visible even through the encapsulated plastic holder. This "67" certainly looks spectacular to us, and is obviously one of the finer Hancock Deuces that the graders at CGA have ever seen. CGA graded Gem Crisp Uncirculated 67. Estimated Value $3,900 - 4,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,060
Lot 4406		1896, $2 Silver Certificate. PCGS Apparent Very Choice New 64. . Fr-247. . KL-128. Edge restoration. Nevertheless, this is an outstanding example of the two-dollar Educational note. The central vignette features an allegorical representation of Science Presenting Steam and Electricity to Commerce and Manufacture. A dominant central female, Science, presents two youths representing Steam and Electricity to female figures at left and right, representing Commerce and Manufacture. Plate position C. Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4407		Fr-250. 1899, $2 Silver Certificate. . Fr-250. . KL-131. PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. This beautiful Deuce appears fully Choice New but for a light fold. Many Choice AU notes are worth more than bottom end CU notes, simply because of eye appeal and originality. This should be one of those cases. Estimated Value $700 - 1,000. The Brooklyn Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,524
Lot 4408		1899, $2 Silver Certificate. PCGS Superb Gem New 68PPQ. . Fr-252. . KL-133. Crackling fresh paper; sharp corners. This one has terrific margins all around, deep, original blue print in the seal and serial numbers, and tremendous eye appeal. The original embossing remains easy to see on this gorgeous encapsulated 1899 Deuce the we defy anyone to find a defect. The note certainly appears to have earned its full 68 designation, and then some. Pop 1; none finer. Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $12,075
Lot 4409		1899, $2 Silver Certificate. . Fr-257. . KL-138. PCGS graded ERROR Fine 12 Printed Foldover. An absolutely spectacular error note! Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4410		1886, $5 Silver Certificate. . Fr-259. . KL-229. Popular "5 Silver Dollars" reverse. Serial number B14. The second lowest known serial number . Choice Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $18,000 - 20,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $21,850
Lot 4411		1896, $5 Silver Certificate. . Fr-269. . KL-239. RCGS graded About CU 58 PQ. Pristine Paper. We certainly agree with the grade. This is lovely high grade Edcuational $5.00 that is sure to add class to any currency collection. Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,050
Lot 4412		1899, $5 Silver Certificate. PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ. . Fr-271. . KL-241. Simply superb! As nice an Indian Chief note as any we've handled in recent sales, and we have handled some pretty high Chiefs. The centering of both sides is precision perfect, while the margins are nothing less than marvelous in their balanced look all the way around. The original blue overprint or "embossing" is vibrant enough to draw wide-eyed stares of amazement while the basic black and green print fresh as can be, virtual perfection. It's quite a lesson to everyone that few such notes have passed through PCGS's grading establishment, but this is a note that can snap even the most world-weary currency specialist upright in his seat. Pop 7; none finer. Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $11,500
Lot 4413		1899, $5 Silver Certificate. . Fr-275. . KL-245. PCGS Very Fine 35PPQ. A perfectly original and problem-free Indian Chief with bright colors and terrific embossing for the grade. High-end circulated type notes such as this one have been bringing mutiples of Greensheet prices in recent auctions, and we expect no less from this Napier-McClung example. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783
Lot 4414		1899, $5 Silver Certificate. . Fr-281. . KL-251. One of the very desirable, high-grade Indian Chiefs that we're always happy to offer bidders. This fresh note, with its balanced margins, easily viewable original black and blue embossing and the coveted 66 designation, should receive multiple strong bids. The head on this note is of To-to-ka-in-yan-ka, also known as Running Antelope, a member of the Oncpapa tribe of Sioux Indians. George F. C. Smillie engraved the portrait. This is the only issue of U.S. paper money for which a Native American was selected as the subject. Gem Crisp Uncirculated 66. Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,463
Lot 4415		Fr-292. 1886, $10 Silver Certificate. . Fr-292. . KL-417. PCGS Extremely Fine 45. This pretty Tombstone has terrific colors, excellent centering, and beautiful aesthetic qualities. A couple of hidden folds keep it from a higher technical grade. Estimated Value $2,750 - 3,750. The Brooklyn Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,485
Lot 4416		1880, $20 Silver Certificate. . Fr-311. . KL-581. "Captain Stephen Decatur." A handsome example of this popular Silver Certificate type. The Stephen Decatur portrait is particularly lifelike, and that, along with the rich brown seal and large brown "XX", bring to the note the appearance of a choicer quality piece. Although about 125 F-311 notes are traced, most are in the lower grades, and several of high-end specimens are impounded; in all likelihood, not many of that number are nicer than this handsome EF note. An excellent opportunity. CGC Extremely Fine 40. Estimated Value $15,000 - 17,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $17,825
Lot 4417		1891, $20 Silver Certificate. . Fr-318. . KL-588. PCGS graded Very Fine 35. The very popular (and scarce) Daniel Manning note, Manning was the Secretary of the Treasury from 1885 to 1887. There are two distinct types of this note, with the Series 1891 design featuring a more open reverse. Nice blue serial numbers and red seal with scalloped edges. Choice, attractive. Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4418		1891, $20 Silver Certificate. . Fr-318. . KL-588. An attractively circulated Daniel Manning twenty with lovely blue serial numbers, red seal, strong design elements, and simple yet attractive back design in green. PMG Very Fine 20. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4419		1891, $50 Silver Certificate. . Fr-335. . KL-721. PCGS graded About CU 55 Bold Color. A rare and lovely quality note. Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,350
Lot 4420		Three Large Size Notes. Consists of: Fr-224 1896, $1 Silver Certificate. Very Fine. Fr-237 1923, $1 Silver Certificate. Good, damaged. Fr-911 1914, $10 Federal Reserve Note. Fine. Lot of 3 notes. Lot of 3 notes. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $604